What if the solution to America's health crisis is buried in the soil beneath our feet? In this episode of Remnant Finance, Hans and Brian are joined by Kevin Muno, first-generation rancher and founder of Perennial Pastures Ranch.

Kevin shares his remarkable journey from college baseball player to regenerative agriculture advocate, explaining the principles behind soil health and discussing the controversial world of raw milk. From his initial permaculture experiments to managing thousands of acres of rangeland, Kevin provides insights into how properly managed grazing can transform degraded landscapes.

The conversation explores how regenerative practices not only create healthier ecosystems but also produce meat with superior nutritional profiles compared to conventional farming. The discussion extends to investment opportunities in regenerative agriculture and how consumers can support this growing movement.

Journey to Regenerative Ranching: After a baseball career-ending injury, the path to regenerative agriculture began with permaculture and homesteading, eventually growing into a cattle operation on 16,000 acres of leased land in San Diego County.

Regenerative Agriculture Principles: Conventional farming practices have degraded soil quality, while regenerative methods rebuild soil health through animal integration, plant diversity, and maximizing photosynthesis. This approach mimics natural ecosystems to create nutrient-dense food while healing degraded landscapes.

Factory Farming vs. Regenerative Practices: The conversation contrasts conventional factory farming with regenerative practices, highlighting how properly managed cattle create healthier meat with optimal omega-6 to omega-3 ratios (sometimes as low as 0.8:1 compared to the Standard American Diet's 16:1).

Raw Milk Revolution: The history and benefits of raw milk are discussed, including plans for launching a dairy herd share program. The group explores how government agencies have disproportionately targeted raw milk producers despite their strong safety records.

Investment Opportunity: Expansion through ranch acquisition and regeneration is underway. Using advanced technologies like satellite imagery and walkover weighing scales allows for precise management decisions years in advance, creating resilient operations even in drought conditions.

▶️ Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction and Background

03:00 - Baseball Career and Transition to Agriculture

09:00 - Permaculture and Gardening Beginnings

14:00 - How Regenerative Agriculture Heals the Land

21:00 - Military Health and American Nutrition Crisis

26:00 - Managing Land with Animals and Crops

32:00 - Single Focus vs. Diversity in Farming

34:00 - Factory Farming vs. Regenerative Practices

39:00 - Nutrient Density in Food

43:00 - Raw Milk History and Benefits

52:00 - Government Overreach in Food Regulation

59:00 - Regenerative Ranching Investment Opportunity

01:12:00 - Advanced Metrics and Drought-Proofing Techniques

01:20:00 -  How to Support Perennial Pastures Ranch

Check out Kevin's regenerative ranching work and explore his nutrient-dense food offerings at https://campsite.bio/perennialpasturesranch - your gateway to better health through better agriculture!

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